How to Deal with Dead Debris After Laser Resurface?

Your doctor who is treating you with laser should describe thoroughly how to cleanse your skin. There are many different lasers and even between different doctors, the same laser can be used quite differently, and even the same doctor might use different settings of the same laser on different patients and have different instructions about cleansing. Usually mild pressure, gentle cleansers, water irrigation in the shower, some times special compresses are recommended, and even for the Fraxel Restore / Dual laser, sometimes the Clarisonic brush is recommended, but you must obtain the approval of the doctor treating you before using it. Your skin may not be ready to have the Clarisonic cleaning for a certain number of days after the laser so check with your doctor.

Thank you for your question. The office providing the procedure should have this available for you, and after treatment plans.  We usually have patients use a vinegar soak to clean the debris, and to keep the area clean.  There are many ways to have a successful outcome.  be certain to be under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for a skin assessment and advice about your after care. I hope this helps.

In
the days following a laser resurfacing treatment, it is expected that you will
experience some peeling, or “dead debris,” like you have described. I usually
advise my patients to rinse their face with cool tap water a few times a day
and to use a skin soap like Cetaphil in the morning and at night. It is also
important that you avoid applying foundation or other makeup to the face at
this time, as this may irritate your healing facial skin. This stage of your
recovery is generally is completely normal, and should improve after the first
two weeks.